Day 5: Slaughter River to Judith Landing

Our last day and mostly through the beautiful Wild and Scenic portion with the White Cliffs, and a bit sad that our journey on the river was nearing its end. On the way to Judith Landing we found a nice pullout for the boats and Cassie and Jude clambered up the side of a steep grade to act like mountain goats and got some nice photos of flowers and Jude showed of his climbing prowess.

Of course, the last day was the sunniest and the warmest so the river was beaconing us to stay. Alas, we departed at the Judith Landing with everything on the trip going as smoothly as one could hope. We had wind dried faces and hands, cracked lips and big smiles. We stopped in Ft. Benton for giant hamburgers at the Club House on Main Street. They were so delicious that nobody even spoke until we had filled our bellies.

Hopefully, this isn't just a once in a lifetime experience and there are many more such fun trips in our future. But it is one I'll remember and cherish forever.Read more